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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Head of Data Science make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$147,968 / yrTotal Pay
$129,295 / yrBase Pay
$18,674 / yrAdditional Pay
$147,968
/ yr$87K$308K
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The estimated total pay for a Head of Data Science is $147,968 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $129,295 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $18,674 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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$141,121 /yr
Head Data Scientist$170,798 /yr
Senior Director of Data Science$177,949 /yr
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What is the total pay trajectory for Head Data Scientist?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Head Data Scientist | $141,121 /yr |
| Senior Director of Data Science | $170,798 /yr |
| Vice President of Data Science | $177,949 /yr |
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Sense360
Head of Data ScienceAbout
$206K -$250K
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$206,386 - $250,387 Range
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Liberty Mutual Insurance
Head of Data ScienceAbout
$260K -$280K
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$260,188 - $279,887 Range
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TracFone Wireless, Inc.
Head of Data ScienceAbout
$318K -$344K
$318K
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$317,936 - $343,815 Range
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KeyPoint Government Solutions
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$132K -$144K
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$132K
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$132,419 - $144,038 Range
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Vungle
Head of Data ScienceAbout
$212K -$230K
1 salariesSee 1 salaries from all locations
$212K
$230K
$212,438 - $230,431 Range
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Head of Data Science Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Head of Data Science in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$300,000
/yrAvg Base SalaryCash Bonus$130,000/yr
Stock Bonus$400,000/yr
11 days ago by a Head of Data Science with 10 to 14 years of experience
$175,000
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Head of Data Science with 1 to 3 years of experience
$205,460
/yrAvg Base Salary119 days ago by a Head of Data Science with 7 to 9 years of experience
$128,365
/yrAvg Base SalaryCash Bonus$35,000/yr
174 days ago by a Head of Data Science with 10 to 14 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$180,263
/yrAvg Base Salary201 days ago by a Head of Data Science with 4 to 6 years of experience
$237,046
/yrAvg Base Salary218 days ago by a Head of Data Science with more than 15 years of experience
$177,695
/yrAvg Base Salary244 days ago by a Head of Data Science with more than 15 years of experience
$194,662
/yrAvg Base SalaryCash Bonus$40,000/yr
294 days ago by a Head of Data Science with 10 to 14 years of experience
$188,772
/yrAvg Base SalaryCash Bonus$45,000/yr
313 days ago by a Head of Data Science with more than 15 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Head of Data Science
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| $300K /yr | $130K /yr | $400K /yr |
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| $205K /yr | ||
| $128K /yr | $35K /yr | |
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| $195K /yr | $40K /yr | |
| $189K /yr | $45K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Head of Data Science salaries
The national average salary for a Head of Data Science is $187,720 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Head of Data Science salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Head of Data Science employees.
The highest salary for a Head of Data Science in United States is $267,207 per year.
The lowest salary for a Head of Data Science in United States is $131,879 per year.
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